Vermont § 10002a - Principal residence
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 10002a — Principal residence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10002a. Principal residence
- (a) “Principal residence” means a dwelling that, within one year prior to sale, was occupied
as the domicile of the seller or that, within one year from the date of sale, will
be occupied as the domicile of the purchaser. As used in this section, a domicile
is the principal dwelling of a person domiciled in the State of Vermont. (b) “Principal residence” includes any multi-family dwelling, not exceeding four units,
if: (1) the seller used at the time of sale at least one unit within such dwelling as his
or her principal residence; or (2) the purchaser will use at least one unit within such dwelling as his or her principal
residence under the conditions of subsection 10002(b) of this title. (c) “Principal residence” also means any dwelling used as the seller’s principal residence
or that will be used by the purchaser as his or her principal residence under the
conditions of subsection 10002(b) of this title, even though the resident also carries on or will carry on commercial activity in
that dwelling. Commercial activity includes an office for the resident’s business
or profession or a retail store. (Added 1987, No. 64, § 12, eff. June 1, 1987; amended 1989, No. 222 (Adj. Sess.), § 29, eff. May 31, 1990.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 10002a
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 10002a cover?
Section 10002a ("Principal residence") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 10002a?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 10002a apply to my situation?
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